Although normal ageing does not imply disease, the incidence of chronic disease increases with age. Chronic diseases refer to those illnesses that last three to six months or more and are usually treatable but not curable, ...

The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia has embarked on a fight against the human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic. The human immunodeficiency virus counselling ...

The Ministry of Health and Social Services in collaboration with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and its Implementing partners has extended Primary Health Care Services to Osire refugee camp and ...

Hypertension is a major and preventable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases Khomas region has a hypertension prevalence of 57%, which is the highest in Namibia. Cardiovascular diseases related mortality is the highest ...

It is estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2004) that globally, over 50% medicines are prescribed inappropriately. In Namibia, suboptimal prescribing practices have been reported in previous medicine use surveys. ...

This descriptive quantitative study was conducted out at Oshakati State Hospital. The purpose of the study was to assess the nursing care rendered to women who later died due to pregnancy related problems during 2001 – ...

It is the fundamental right of a child to grow in a safe, nurturing, consistent care-giving environment, free from maltreatment such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and inadequate physical care. Unfortunately, ...

The purpose of this study was to describe and explore the experiences of parents of children with congenital abnormalities and identify source of support such parents employ when dealing with the child born with congenital ...

An alarming increase of breast cancer in Namibia started in 2005 with a record of 179 cases, and 1625 cases in 2006 respectively. To date, the cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) as a registry reported 3092 cancer incidences ...

Quality Improvement (QI) is a diverse health care issue with multiple dimensions, which include structural, leadership and organizational attitudes. Generally, private hospitals are perceived to have better quality of care ...

The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD/IUCD) is a safe, effective and long-acting reversible contraceptive method commonly used worldwide. Despite its proven safety, efficacy and its reversibility, the IUD/IUCD is one ...

Globally an estimate of 350 000 to 500 000 women die annually from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. An adverse pregnancy outcome is an incident which reduces the chance of having a healthy baby, two ...

Determination of eligibility for disability pension is a challenging area in view of the complexities surrounding defining and measuring disability. Currently there is an absence of eligibility criteria for the disability ...

Namibia, one of the countries hardest hit by HIV/AIDS, has embarked on a large scale public health sector roll-out of ART. The Catholic Health Services is implementing an HIV/AIDS treatment program in the Andara district ...

Approximately hundred and twenty five million people worldwide wear contact lenses (Barr, 2006). The contact lens market is increasing at an alarming rate globally and Namibia is no exception, but there are no known national ...

Childhood immunisation is a cost-effective public health strategy. Immunisation is one of the most important preventive health actions in children’s lives as it provides protection against most infectious diseases. In ...